Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Complications of carbon monoxide poisoning include peripheral neuropathy, which is usually confined to the lower extremities. We report a case of carbon monoxide-associated neuropathy resulting in unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. Possible mechanisms of injury are described.
Joiner
T A
TA
Department of Internal Medicine, Mercer University, School of Medicine, Macon, GA.
Sumner
J R
JR
Catchings
T T
TT
D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*